Anupam Sharma

Film Director, Film Producer, Actor, Author

Indian Ajmer, Rajasthan Capricorn 5' 8" (173 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Film Producer, Actor, Author
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/01/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceAjmer, Rajasthan
Zodiac SignCapricorn

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Profession(s)
  • Film Director
  • Film Producer
  • Actor
  • Author
Famous ForHead of Australia India Film Council

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Joseph Academy, Dehradun
College/UniversityUniversity of New South Wales, Sydney
Qualifications
  • Bachelor in Film Making
  • Master's in Films & Theatre

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Photography
  • Writing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

SpouseShailja Tewari Sharma
ChildrenSon - Ronit Sharma, Son - Ritvik Sharma

Family

SpouseShailja Tewari Sharma
ChildrenSon - Ronit Sharma, Son - Ritvik Sharma

Career

Debut
Film
  • Actor and Director: UnIndian (2015) as Swami
  • Producer: Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
  • Writer: Indian Aussies: Terms & Conditions Apply (2013) (Documentary film)
  • Director: Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023), a feature documentary on Bollywood's connections with Australia from 1897 to 2023
  • Producer and Director: The Run (2017), a documentary following ultramarathoner Pat Farmer
TV
  • Head Judge: Bollywood Star; aired on Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
  • Director: A series of television commercials for Destination NSW
Awards and Recognition
  • Australia Day Ambassador from 2002 to 2012
  • Head of films for the Australia India Film Fund (2003)
  • Head of the Australia India Film Arts Media and Entertainment (FAME) Council (2004)
  • Ambassador at Fabrics of Modern Australia (FOMA) (2004)
  • Advisory board member of NewCastle International Film Festival (2014)
  • First ambassador of the Parramasala Arts Festival (2014)
  • Panel of experts member in India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) in 2014 and 2018
  • NewCastle Film Festival Award (2018) for Best Documentary Film and Best Feature Film for The Run (2017)
  • UK Asian Festival Award (2024) for Best Documentary Film for Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)
  • Co-founder of the Australian Film Initiative with Peter Castaldi (2011), promoting Australian cinema in India
SummaryAnupam Sharma, an Indian-origin Australian filmmaker, has significantly contributed to bridging Indian and Australian cinema since 1997. He established Films and Casting TEMPLE Pty Ltd in 2000, which has worked on over 300 projects internationally. Anupam has also directed government and private campaigns and shown his expertise in several roles across the film industry.
Company
Films and Casting TEMPLE Pty LtdFounded 30/08/2000 in Sydney, based at Fox Studios
Projects led by 2025More than 410 screen projects

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/anupamcinema/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/anupamsharmaustralia/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@worshippingcinema
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/films-and-casting-temple/posts/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anupam moved to Sydney in 1986 for higher studies after completing his secondary schooling.
2. He earned a distinction for his thesis titled 'Indian Cinema: Singing a Different Tune' during his postgraduate education.
3. Before filmmaking, Anupam began his career as a university lecturer.
4. He founded his production company in 2000, able to handle a variety of film projects across different countries.
5. Moulin Rouge (2001) marked the first Hollywood project for his production house.
6. Anupam has also worked as a senior creative consultant for various film festivals in Australia.
7. He was recognized as one of the 50 most influential figures in the Australian film industry.
8. In 2022, he released a documentary that explores Bollywood's evolution in Australia, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
9. The company's early projects included work for Feroz Khan, Rakesh Roshan, Yash Johar and Yash Chopra's production house, and it marked 25 years of operation with a celebration of its work.

Also born on 17 January

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